How did the 1994 Constitutional amendment change the law of pardons in Malaysia?
Whilst preserving the dignity of the Royal Houses, the amendments established the unequivocal supremacy of constitutional law over traditional royal prerogatives:
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Can you trust your land title? The hidden dangers you must know, before you lose everything…
“The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth.” [Ted Perry, 1971]. Land scams multiply at the speed of a virus. It has many faces. It spreads silently. It strikes without ...
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Is a prime minister immune from civil suits?
Do you remember an essay I wrote in 2018? The one that argued that a former PM enjoyed no immunity from criminal prosecution? Stand that principle on its head. Is a prime minister immune from ...
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Is the Basic Structure Doctrine the Last Lock on Pandora’s Box?
In ancient Greek myth, Prometheus, a daring Titan, stole fire from Olympus, the abode of gods. He gifted its brilliance to humankind, awakening their minds and spirits. Outraged by this defiance, Zeus resolved to punish ...
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Can the Home Minister declare a 7-star hotel as a prison?
"Don't be ridiculous!", is what you would say. Why not? This is because on March 6, 2025, it was reported that Malaysia’s Home Minister could declare any place (including a house) as a 'prison' under ...
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Could the King – or the Pardons Board – insert an Addendum into a Pardon?
The answer is, No. Why? Since the Najib saga began, the Addendum has been, in Churchill’s words, “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. In my opinion, the key reasons are: [1]: Pardons ...
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